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We bring you the latest from hardware, mobile tech, gaming and internet industries in news, financials, reviews, guides and more.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:27:16 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedSea of Thieves Gets Lovely Cinematic Launch Trailer Featuring Sean ‘Samwise Gamgee’ Astinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/HU4qy0XUX0w/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:27:16 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844133Developer Rare and Microsoft have released a lovely cinematic launch trailer for Sea of Thieves featuring actor Sean Astin. Sea of Thieves is out due tomorrow but the game is already playable in New Zealand. To celebrate the game’s launch, a new brand-new trailer has been debuted. Check it out below: Welcome to the Museum […]

Welcome to the Museum of More Pirate. Throughout these glorious halls, our curator pays homage to the most legendary legends to ever unfurl on the open sea. And there’s plenty of room for more tales to be told. What will your legend be? #BeMorePirate

As said, the trailer features actor Sean Astin, who is known for his role as Samwise Gamgee in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Sea of Thieves will be available for both Xbox One and Windows 10 starting tomorrow.

]]>https://wccftech.com/sea-of-thieves-cinematic-launch-trailer/US-China Trade War Might Increase Consumer Tech Priceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/44pGr6o99Mk/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:19:56 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843877Late last week President Trump stoked the flame of a possible trade war with China. Trump’s message can be traced back to campaign trail promises that he would take the necessary measures to curtail or even equalize the trade deficit between the US and other countries. China is easily the largest trading partner of the US with […]

Late last week President Trump stoked the flame of a possible trade war with China. Trump’s message can be traced back to campaign trail promises that he would take the necessary measures to curtail or even equalize the trade deficit between the US and other countries. China is easily the largest trading partner of the US with over $650 billion traded between the two super powers just in 2017 alone. It seems things are getting serious and people are scrambling to get an idea of how they might be affected. We recently examined the possible macro effects on companies and their bottom lines that would result from additional tarrifs. Today let’s delve into how that might play out for consumers.

Brief overview of China and US trade

In 2017 the trade deficit (read: the $ amount the US imports from China, minus the products the US exports over to China) grew by a massive 8% to a total of $375 billion, up from $347 billion in 2016. When you consider that the US total global trade deficit is $566 billion, you begin to understand just the scale of how much the US buys and consumes products coming out of the Chinese export market. Adding up all the deficits with every other country Americans trade with won’t come close to the deficit with China alone. These are the figures that are reported by the US Department of Commerce.

And despite the fact that the true deficit may be much less than the nominal official figure, some say a deficit is actually a positive sign. Bryan Riley, director of the Free Trade Initiative at the National Taxpayers Union, stated that an increase in the trade deficit from the prior year “should not be viewed as a problem to be fixed, but as a predictable result of a growing economy that enables people to afford more imports.”

Now, having said all of that.. what exactly is being targeted in the initial salvos of this pre-trade war? Weeks back Trump announced tariffs on steel and aluminum, neither of which are imported in any major amounts from China relative to other partners. Now this past week Trump has started to drill down to some more specific targets.. washing machines and solar panels – both of which China DOES manufacture and export in significant quantities.

Yet.. even what we’ve seen thus far shouldn’t alarm many consumers. What may come next will probably mean much more to the typical consumer.

Its fair to say that a large majority of people reading this article owns either an (NASDAQ:AAPL) Apple or Samsung product, and while these companies are American and Korean, respectively, they both utilize component device assembly lines in China. What could happen to the prices of devices like these? That really depends on what the Trump administration hopes to gain from these initial taxes on Chinese produced goods.

Trump tax on trade to be specifically aimed at tech industry supply chain?

An alarming realization is that Trump has been almost laser focused on Chinese production and assembly of tech gadgets that find their way into eager American consumers’ hands since he was first running for president. He mentioned Foxconn non-stop throughout his campaign to be elected US president and he’s openly called for Tim Cook, Apple CEO to move manufacturing of Apple devices to US shores. So its obvious Trump is very aware of the fact that the world’s most valuable company, Apple, manufactures almost all of its devices in China. Could imports of these “Chinese” products face focused tariffs?

Apple is well known for building devices like iPhone, iPad and Mac computers in China through manufacturing and assembly partners like Foxconn and others. A reminder of the critical role China plays in Apple’s business is branded on its products, “Designed in California. Assembled in China.”

Is Trump really focused on tech companies? Remember, just a few days before this latest development, Trump claimed a national security risk, and helped block the Singapore-based Broadcom’s $117 billion bid for US-based Qualcomm. In addition to that, a few months ago the administration pressured AT&T into dropping Huawei’s excellent range of phones from a deal that was close to being finalized that would have seen the nation’s #2 telecom provider offering Huawei handsets.

Trump recently bragged about convincing Foxconn (by way of over $2 billion in tax breaks) to build a new TV production plant in Wisconsin, USA. He claimed it will be an over $10 billion investment and add thousands of jobs to the local economy.

If such tariffs are enacted, and depending on their severity and scope, domestic companies that rely heavily on the Chinese supply chain could face an uphill battle. Thanks to cheap labor, government incentives and increasingly advanced technologies, the Chinese manufacturing industry is a vital resource for a wide swath of American electronics producers. China wins with its raw materials and mature value chain that see it procuring cheap, and timely (always important in today’s supply chains) sub components from nearby Asian neighbors.

Apple’s own value chain is deeply ingrained and matured in China. Its been polished over years and years of optimization which provides Apple a reliable, scaled, and fast upstream pipeline of its products. It’s not just Foxconn either; Apple also relies on other Chinese partners like Inventec Corp., Jabil Inc. and Wistron Corp in its supply chain. Foxconn’s plant in the central city of Zhengzhou and the Shanghai plants of Taiwanese assemblers Quanta and Pegatron Corp. were the top exporters to the U.S. in 2016, according to customs data. Any disruption to this could cause prices of Apple devices to skyrocket or even worse, mass unavailability.

Beyond Apple, don’t forget one of the top laptop OEM’s, Lenovo computers are all manufactured in China. Huawei and Xiaomi have been ramping up cutting-edge, flagship handsets that deliver big on cost versus features. All of the products produced by these companies could be at risk for steep tariffs that would essentially price them out of the American domestic market – leaving consumers with less choice and higher prices.

When it comes to which brands may be affected in terms of pricing the list is probably a bit larger than you would imagine. Chinese produced electronics include:

Apple

Samsung

Hisense

DJI

Huawei

Oppo (One Plus)

Lenovo

TCL

TP-Link

JBL

Xiaomi

.. and the list could go on.

Looking forward to the specifics of Trump’s trade plan

America’s goods deficit with China indeed hit a record level last year — around $375 billion. But, that’s possibly only a data point from a bygone era. The rise of global value chains in the 1990s and 2000s has fundamentally recast the landscape of world trade. Gone are the days when cargo ships primarily carried finished goods from one country to another. Instead, vast streams of manufacturing components now crisscross borders to feed globally diverse and fragmented production networks.

Simply measuring gross exports and imports, which the trade deficit does, fails to capture this new reality. Take mobile phones. Inside any “Made in China” phone, you’ll find all manner of processors, circuits and parts from South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and elsewhere — even the U.S. Yet, according to official trade statistics, the entire value of the phone counts as an import from China. This begs the (more than) million dollar question” What will be the specifics of Trump’s Chinese tariffs? Will he give Apple a get out of jail free card because its an American company and extremely popular with his constituents?

A coalition of 45 trade groups urged President Trump to back off his threats of additional tarrifs.

“We urge the administration to take measured, commercially meaningful actions consistent with international obligations that benefit U.S. exporters, importers, and investors, rather than penalize the American consumer and jeopardize recent gains in American competitiveness,” they said.

As I’ve stated a few times already, we really do need to learn of the specifics of Trump’s plan. He may very well be trying to force Apple and others to shift production to US soil by heavily taxing goods they are currently making in China.

Citing 9to5mac.com

..The President reminded the audience that he previously said he wouldn’t consider his economic efforts to be a success unless Apple built plants in the United States.

Its clear Trump would definitely like things to work out that way. I have a sneaking suspicion the aim here is to ultimately have US tech companies shift more manufacturing stateside while simultaneously taxing the Lenovo’s and Hauwei’s of the world into a state of uncompetitiveness. Consumers will likely wind up footing the bill in the form of more expensive tech devices if so.

]]>https://wccftech.com/us-china-trade-war-might-increase-consumer-tech-prices/Huawei P20 Could Feature a Super Slow Motion Video Feature That Could Rival the Galaxy S9 and Xperia XZ2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/2Nam1Dlfs8I/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:10:52 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844143Slow-motion video recording on smartphones is not a ground-breaking addition to the camera’s arsenal. 4K video recording at 60 frames per second is certainly a leap forward, but so is the possibility of Super Slow Motion video recording. Being able to record footage at insanely high frame rates is only present on high-end devices and […]

Slow-motion video recording on smartphones is not a ground-breaking addition to the camera’s arsenal. 4K video recording at 60 frames per second is certainly a leap forward, but so is the possibility of Super Slow Motion video recording. Being able to record footage at insanely high frame rates is only present on high-end devices and according to a video leak, the Huawei P20 might feature that.

Huawei P20 Super Slow Motion Video Recording Sadly Does not Detail the Frame Rate and Resolution it Is Recording At

A tweet by Ricciolo1 teased the super slow motion mode and three main camera modules that is featured on least one of the phones from the upcoming Huawei P20 lineup. Rumors were already afloat that the upcoming Huawei P20 will have a triple camera setup, but the possibility of super slow motion is something new.

The Huawei P20 series will consist of three models:

P20

P20 Lite

P20 Pro

Needless to say, the P20 Pro will be the best of all three devices in terms of components and performance. As per the leaked specifications, all three models will have different camera configurations, with the P20 Pro expected to come with three main rear cameras. The other two models are expected to carry a dual-camera setup.

The P20 will have a 20MP main camera with another 12MP sensor and a dual-LED flash. The Huawei P20 Lite is expected to come with a 16MP main camera with a secondary 2MP camera. The most interesting of all the devices in the lineup is the Huawei P20 Pro, which will have three cameras.

The configuration will comprise up of a 20MP main unit with two 12MP cameras coupled with a dual-LED flash. All the models will be capable of phase detection autofocus and HDR, with the P20 and P20 Pro also offer laser autofocus, thanks to advanced optics.

The phone seems to be following in the footsteps of Samsung and Sony by introducing the Super Slow Motion mode. However, the perk certainly won’t come cheap. According to previous leaks, the P20 Pro will come with an insanely high price tag of 899 Euros, but it could be the first smartphone to feature three shooters housed at the back.

]]>https://wccftech.com/huawei-p20-super-slow-motion-video/Rare Implements Day One Sea of Thieves Patch In The Gamehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/d4KeBIErVZ8/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:09:17 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844169Rare has implemented a day one Sea of Thieves patch in the game, but it’s not what you might except from a ‘day-one patch’. We aren’t talking about an actual game patch, but it’s a ‘patch’ nonetheless. Following a feature idea on the Sea of Thieves subreddit, Rare decided to implement a blinding number 1 […]

Rare has implemented a day one Sea of Thieves patch in the game, but it’s not what you might except from a ‘day-one patch’.

We aren’t talking about an actual game patch, but it’s a ‘patch’ nonetheless. Following a feature idea on the Sea of Thieves subreddit, Rare decided to implement a blinding number 1 eye-patch in the game.

“Day One Patch”, the description reads. “A message in a bottle from Jolly Jefabell washed ashore. Eye patch makers read it and said ‘aye’.” Eye-patches are wearable items in Sea of Thieves that can be purchased at the game’s General Clothing Shop.

Quite the prank from the British developer, and truth be told – it’s quite hilarious in a time of gigantic day-one patches.

The game was officially announced during Microsoft’s 2015 E3 press conference, and the first gameplay was shown a year later.

About Sea of Thieves

A pirate-themed shared world adventure game (or SWAG for short), Sea of Thieves is set to be the next unforgettable experience for players on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, with enhanced features on Xbox One X. It offers the essential pirate experience, packed to the seams with sailing and exploring, fighting and plundering, riddle solving and treasure hunting – everything you need to live the pirate life you’ve always dreamed about. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose.

]]>https://wccftech.com/rare-day-one-sea-of-thieves-patch/Ex The Division Devs Create Sharkmob To Develop Multiplayer Game Based on Cult Classic IPhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/3z6HL_4JcZM/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:36:24 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844085Sharkmob is a newly announced development studio based in Malmö, Sweden. As revealed by GamesBeat, the core team who founded Sharkmob (Fredrik Rundqvist, CEO; Martin Hultberg, IP and communications director; Petter Mannerfelt, creative director; Anders Holmquist, technical director; Rodrigo Cortes, art director) previously worked together on The Division at Ubisoft Massive. Their upcoming game is […]

Sharkmob is a newly announced development studio based in Malmö, Sweden. As revealed by GamesBeat, the core team who founded Sharkmob (Fredrik Rundqvist, CEO; Martin Hultberg, IP and communications director; Petter Mannerfelt, creative director; Anders Holmquist, technical director; Rodrigo Cortes, art director) previously worked together on The Division at Ubisoft Massive.

Their upcoming game is going to be focused on multiplayer, too, and based on what they called a ‘cult classic’ intellectual property.

We’re not really interested in making a more traditional single-player type of game. What we play privately, the kind of games we love, are very social, very competitive, always multiplayer. The more the merrier. Of course, in our opinion, the pure mechanics of that are not interesting if you don’t have the right IP, the right setting, the right fantasy to get people really excited about the game mechanics we provide. I guess that also gives you a hint as to what kind of game we’re making.

I’m not sure, but I think this is fairly unusual about Sharkmob, which is that we have five guys who’ve done games for 10 to 12 years together, leaving together to start something new. We felt safer working together again than we would have if we were just going off on our own. If you take the five of us, I don’t think it’s exaggerating that the five of us cover a 360 view of everything you need to know to start a company, start a studio, make a game, create an IP, be sure about technology, art direction, game direction, all that stuff.

Sharkmob has since recruited both new developers and other industry veterans from the like of DICE, King and Codemasters, bringing its roster of full-time employees to 30. The game will launch on PC and then, in all likelihood, on consoles as well.

]]>https://wccftech.com/ex-the-division-devs-create-sharkmob/Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Packaging Labels Shows Highest Memory and RAM Configuration Ever in a Handsethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/KF-IJoy5_nc/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:29:53 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843973Those who are waiting for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s are in for a treat as far as hardware specifications go. Not only is the Chinese manufacturer aiming to reduce the bezels at razor-thin levels, but it will also incorporate the best hardware specifications that you’ve ever seen in any smartphone to date. Xiaomi Mi […]

Those who are waiting for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s are in for a treat as far as hardware specifications go. Not only is the Chinese manufacturer aiming to reduce the bezels at razor-thin levels, but it will also incorporate the best hardware specifications that you’ve ever seen in any smartphone to date.

We understand that Xiaomi likes to release several product variants of its high-end Android offerings, so do not be surprised if you witness the same thing happen with the Mi MIX 2s. Unfortunately, where it impresses in the RAM and storage configuration, smartphone camera buffs might be disappointed with what they get on the camera side of things, but not completely disappointed.

A teaser has shown that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s will have a smarter shooter that is governed by AI, but it will not be as impressive as the Xperia XZ when it comes to slow-motion video recording. Details from a previous leak show that the phone will support multi-frame noise reduction (MFNR), portrait mode, and 1080p 120-frame-per-second slow motion capture.

A benchmarking leak also revealed that the Snapdragon 845 housed inside the flagship might be optimized for delivering performance and it would not hurt to see a better cooling solution in the device. Another advantage of owning the phone will be that it is said to house a massive 4,400mAh battery. This should definitely put the likes of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to shame.

The flagship is going to be announced on March 27 and alongside this, we are expecting to witness the inception of the Mi7, another high-end phone with more bezels when compared to the Mi MIX 2s.

If you to know more about the phone, be sure to check out our detailed roundup as early as possible.

]]>https://wccftech.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-8gb-256gb-configuration/What to Expect from WWDC 2018 [Everything We Know So Far]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/WQTNWrb0rWM/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:26:12 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844115Here’s everything which we believe Apple will announce at its WWDC 2018 opening keynote in June. This includes iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12. iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 Are Obvious Announcements from WWDC 2018 – But Will Apple Surprise Us with Hardware? Apple announced a while back […]

Here’s everything which we believe Apple will announce at its WWDC 2018 opening keynote in June. This includes iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12.

iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 Are Obvious Announcements from WWDC 2018 – But Will Apple Surprise Us with Hardware?

Apple announced a while back that it will kick off WWDC 2018 on June 4th and those interested in the event can apply for the ticket. That’s all well and good, but what will Apple announce at its opening keynote? Here’s a rundown of everything we know so far.

iOS 12

Like last year, and the years before it, Apple is going to announce the next big update for its mobile operating system. But this year it’s believed that the company won’t focus on new features that much. Instead it will polish existing ones and iron on bugs as much as possible.

macOS 10.14

Like iOS 12, it’s likely that macOS 10.14 will see the light of day and won’t be big on features either. Reports suggest that the OS will be able to run iPad apps. Other than that, details are very, very sparse.

watchOS 5

Apple Watch gets stage time every year and this year things won’t be different. We’re expecting watchOS 5 to go big on health once again with no details on what new features will be introduced this time around.

tvOS 12

We sincerely hope Apple takes the time to talk about tvOS 12 on stage rather than leaving it open for discussion later in the year. There’s no word on features regarding this at all.

New Betas

Apple releases the first developer betas of its new software immediately after the opening keynote and this year will likely won’t be different at all. Of course, you will be required to have a working Apple Developer Program membership in order to install the pre-release software. It’s likely that the company will issue public beta versions of its software too.

New Hardware?

This one’s a tough one to guess at this point. Though WWDC 2017 saw the release of new iPad Pro tablets, it’s likely that we won’t see a repeat of last year’s show this time. Why? Because Apple has announced a separate event for March 27. It’s likely that Apple will announce all of its hardware in this aforementioned media event and keep WWDC 2018 purely for software updates.

New iPhone?

]]>https://wccftech.com/what-to-expect-from-wwdc-2018-everything-we-know-so-far/Best Samsung Galaxy S9 Cases You Can Buy [List]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/d4Hz9HKvbRM/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:25:28 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=834981Here’s a list of the top best Samsung Galaxy S9 cases (also S9+) which you can buy for your new smartphone. List of the Best Galaxy S9 Cases You Can Buy – Which One’s Your Favorite? The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally here and will go on sale later this month. Though they look […]

Here’s a list of the top best Samsung Galaxy S9 cases (also S9+) which you can buy for your new smartphone.

List of the Best Galaxy S9 Cases You Can Buy – Which One’s Your Favorite?

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally here and will go on sale later this month. Though they look similar to the S8 and S8+, but things have changed a bit, which means that you can’t use those old cases you have lying around at home with these new smartphones. So, if you are planning to get one of Samsung’s new flagships, then these are the best Galaxy S9 cases available right now.

Spigen Thin Fit Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

If you want to protect your device but don’t like the bulk that comes with a case, then the Spigen’s Thin Fit is for you. It comes in every color which the S9 does so you can rest assured that it’ll be a perfect fit, color-matched to your liking.

The Thin Fit will set you back $11.99 for the S9 and $12.99 for the S9+.

VRS Design Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

This one’s a transparent case, perfect for showing off your smartphone, with a bumper that goes around the transparent bit that perfectly color matches your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+. It offers great protection while allowing access to all the key buttons and features.

i-Blason Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

There’s no telling when the Galaxy S9 Active will be officially available, but you can ruggedize your current S9 by wrapping it in an i-Blason case. It comes in several parts, including a screen protector. Once you have it on your device, there’s no stopping you from conquering anything outdoor!

The i-Blason case will set you back $19.99 for the S9 and $21.99 for the S9+.

LifeePro Cases for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

Looks like an ordinary case, doesn’t it? Wrong. Don’t underestimate this bad boy as it packs an extra battery reserve inside, allowing you to charge your S9 or S9+ while you are on the go. The S9 model will give you 4700mAh of extra juice while the S9+ version packs a 5200mAh battery inside. You know what that means? More than double the battery life plus protection at the same time.

Spigen Rugged Amor Cases for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

We all have a brilliant habit of tossing our phone around carelessly. If you count yourself among those people, then you might want to look into the Rugged Armor case from Spigen. It screams quality, offers tactile access to all the buttons while ensuring protection from everything around you.

The Spigen Rugged Armor will set you back $12.99 for the S9 and $13.99 for the S9+.

Caseology Legion Series Cases for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

The Legion Series is made thick for ultimate protection, yet it maintains the sleek profile of your smartphone. If you need a case that screams military grade performance, then Caseology has you covered for sure.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid Cases for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

Are you all about that ‘showing off’ lifestyle? Then the Ultra Hybrid case is what you need. It’s transparent and protects your device from drops and scratches. It’s even engineered in such a way that it offers superior drop protection compared to many cases out there. Take that at face value. But obviously, these are few of the best Galaxy S9 cases around.

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid will set you back $13.99 for S9 and $14.99 for S9+.

TUDIA Slim-Fit Heavy Duty Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

It’s very, very hard to get solid protection at a fraction of the price. TUDIA has managed to pull that off and that too in style. It comes in several color options, so you don’t have to worry about color-matching at all. It even features raises edges so that your precious Infinity Display does not touch the surface when lying face down on a table. I’ll wrap things up by saying that this is few of the best value for money Galaxy S9 cases available.

Ringke Fusion Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

It looks like an ordinary transparent case, doesn’t it? Well, it does. But there’s a trick up its sleeve – it comes with a lanyard! This means that not you can loop it around your wrist so that you never ever drop your smartphone even by accident. How cool is that?

TOZO Case for Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

Believe it or not, this case got our attention in the best possible manner. How? Because we absolutely love thin cases! This one’s no exception and is transparent too, so you can show off your new investment while protecting it from the elements.

The TOZO case is currently on sale at just $9.99. The price will return to $19.99 very soon.

Spigen Ultra Hybrid S Cases for Galaxy S9 & S9+

Though this might look like an ordinary, transparent case from Spigen, but it has an interesting trick up its sleeve. No, we’re not talking about its extra-ordinary protection prowess. We’re talking about that kickstand at the back. It’s the perfect view to keep your device upright on a table while you enjoy content on that Infinity Display. This is one of the most functional Galaxy S9 cases around. A recommended buy for sure.

The Spigen Ultra Hybrid S case will set you back $14.99 for S9 and $15.99 for S9+.

Spigen Slim Armor CS Cases for Galaxy S9 & S9+

The ‘Armor’ in the name suggests that this case is pretty darn tough. And it is. But, it has another trick up its sleeve – right around the back a tiny compartment opens up that has enough place for two cards or even emergency cash. So basically it’s not just a protective case, it’s also a lifesaver!

The Spigen Slim Armor CS case will set you back $15.99 for S9 and $18.99 for S9+.

Spigen Liquid Armor Cases for Galaxy S9 & S9+

Whenever someone asks me which case they should get for their phone, I immediately say the ‘Liquid Air Armor.’ Why? Because it’s one of those cases which is easy to put on, remove, works like it should, offers great protection and looks like something out of a Batman movie thanks to its matte black color. This is one of finest Galaxy S9 cases around which will never ever let you down.

The Spigen Liquid Air Armor will cost you $12.99 for S9 and $13.99 for S9+.

Tech21 Pure Clear Case for Galaxy S9 & S9+

Tech21 is a name you can easily trust. With the Pure Clear case, you not only protect your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ but you also keep the window open for showing off your smartphone of choice as well. Also, this case can withstand a drop of 10-feet, and it has been scientifically proven by the company.

The Tech21 Pure Clear case will cost you $39.95 for S9 and $44.95 for S9+.

Tech21 Evo Tactical Case for Galaxy S9 & S9+

It has ‘Tactical’ in its name so it better be good, right? Obviously, because it is backed up by Tech21 as well. This not only features a cutting-edge design but happens to be very thin too. Unlike the Pure Clear case, this one can withstand a drop of 12-feet and Tech21 has the science to prove it. Needless to say, this too is one of the best Galaxy S9 cases around and it has our seal of approval too.

The Tech21 Evo Tactical case will cost you $39.95 for S9 and $44.95 for S9+.

]]>https://wccftech.com/best-samsung-galaxy-s9-cases/Apple Making Its Own microLED Screens That Could Replace OLED in Three Yearshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/fGSfBtbXaGo/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:07:46 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843967Mass producing microLED panels for future Apple products is not going to be as simple as it sounds, but a secret production facility that is located near the company’s headquarters has started to show signs of progress. MicroLED Is More Difficult to Make Than OLED but if Mass Produced, It Will Feature Several Perks Over […]

Mass producing microLED panels for future Apple products is not going to be as simple as it sounds, but a secret production facility that is located near the company’s headquarters has started to show signs of progress.

MicroLED Is More Difficult to Make Than OLED but if Mass Produced, It Will Feature Several Perks Over the Latter

Bloomberg has reported that Apple is designing and manufacturing prototype microLED screens at its secret facility in California. The company’s engineers have successfully the first samples for microLED screens dedicated for the Apple Watch. For those that didn’t know, Apple sources screens for its Apple Watch from LG Display.

A person close to the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that Apple is investing a lot in the development of these next-gen microLED screens. MicroLED displays make use of different light-emitting compounds than what OLED displaces and will enable manufacturers to make brighter, thinner, and more energy efficient gadgets in the future, and this might even include iPhones.

Unfortunately, microLED panels are more challenging to produce than OLED displays. Apple had almost given up on the idea a year ago but the hard work of engineers is finally paying off as the technology entered an advanced stage now. However, it will still take some years (between 3-5 years) before it is properly commercialized so do not hold your breath.

Apple is now trying to make more of its components itself. The decision to make its own display will give a blow to suppliers like Japan Display, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, and LG Display, and also other companies like Synaptics, which makes chip screen interfaces.

The blow reflected in the share prices of different Asian manufacturer after the announcement by Bloomberg. Japan Display fell by 4.4 percent, Sharp dropped around 3.3 percent, and Samsung tumbled by 1.4 percent. Developing microLED technology will give Apple an edge over competitors.

However, consumers will not see this technology on iPhones anytime soon. Until that time, it will be all about the OLED game for the company.

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To kick things off, the Anker Monday deals include the Nebula portable WiFi protector. It’s not a discount though. However, if you buy it right now at full price then you will receive a travel case absolutely free. Just make sure you use the code NEBULAD7 at checkout.

As usual, an Anker deal wouldn’t ever be complete without a cable and the company’s popular PowerLine II Lightning cable is discounted to $9.49 from $11.99. There’s no code necessary. Just head over to the Amazon link and buy one for yourself, or maybe two.

Anker’s 2.4G wireless vertical mouse is on sale too. While some might dismiss it for its questionable design, but it’s the accessory to have if you are going to spend a lot of time with a mouse in your hand. It’s discounted from $19.99 to $13.99 if you use the code ANKERMUS at checkout.

Looking to up your selfie game? Anker has you covered in that regard too with a discount on its wired, battery-free monopod, bringing the price down to just $7.99 from $9.99. Just don’t forget to use the code ANKERSEW at checkout to get the discount. Don’t like wires? Anker’s Bluetooth monopod is discounted as well, with the price dropping from $15.99 to $12.99 if you use the code ANKERSEL at checkout.

Since Anker is all about charging stuff up, therefore charging accessories are up for sale too. This includes a discount on the company’s massive 10-port PowerIQ-driven charger which is down to $29.99 from $39.99. The company’s famous car charger with a built-in Lightning cable is down to $11.96 from $14.99 as well. If that doesn’t quest your thirst then you’ll be surprised to learn that the PowerCore+ 26800 PD is seeing a discount too, bringing the price down to $99.99 from $119.99.

Audiophiles too can get something great today as Anker has discounted its SoundCore Pro+ Bluetooth speaker. It costs a premium on a regular day ($89.99) but has been discounted to $65.99 for a limited time.

To top things off, smart home lovers can have a piece of the cake too with discount on the Eufy Lumos smart bulb which is down from $18 to just $13. Even the Eufy Smart Switch is seeing a discount too, with the price coming down to $25 from $30. Both products work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and don’t require a hub in order to work.

]]>https://wccftech.com/anker-monday-deals-nebula-powercore-more/Samsung Is Failing to Accumulate Popularity With Galaxy S9 When Compared to Galaxy S8http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/NhlEAjelEHs/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:41:32 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843971Galaxy S9 was already off to a less than stellar start when reports emerged that the pre-order levels and first-day sales were a lot lower than the Galaxy S8. Now, Samsung really has something to worry about; apparently, South Koreans aren’t too enthusiastic about Samsung’s latest offerings and might give it a pass. Galaxy S9 Has Been Underperforming in […]

Galaxy S9 was already off to a less than stellar start when reports emerged that the pre-order levels and first-day sales were a lot lower than the Galaxy S8. Now, Samsung really has something to worry about; apparently, South Koreans aren’t too enthusiastic about Samsung’s latest offerings and might give it a pass.

Galaxy S9 Has Been Underperforming in Contrast to the Galaxy A8 Series, According to an Insider

Citing an insider from the retail industry via Business Korea, even the Galaxy A8 series had performed better than the Galaxy S9 series lineup in the initial days after the launch. The report says that Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) remained popular with the younger population, while the Galaxy S9 is just seen as a mere incremental upgrade over the last year’s models. Right now, the Galaxy A8 lineup is the best-selling series in Korea, while Galaxy S8 is performing well too.

Apart from the fact that the Galaxy S9 lineup has brought hardly anything earthshakingly new to the table, the recent $45.5 million penalty imposed by the South Korean government on the top three mobile carries in the country might have impacted the Galaxy S9 sales too. The carriers were reprimanded for giving illegal subsidies to smartphones and they have since brought the subsidies down as per the government’s instructions.

Where the Galaxy S8 could have been bought for less than $200 last year under a certain string on conditions and requirements, the successors cost more just less than $420 after discounts and plans.

Customers who have been wooed by the new features like the variable aperture camera, Super Slow motion video recording, and AR Emoji might cave in and buy the device no matter what the price is, but a large majority is more likely to wait for Galaxy S9’s successor, which may or may not be called the Galaxy S10.

]]>https://wccftech.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-not-popular/Resident Evil 4 HD Project New Update To Introduce Island Improvements, Enemy Dynamic Lightinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/dCm0RB3shi0/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:40:20 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843999The Resident Evil 4 HD Project, a mod which aims to improve the PC release of the fourth entry in the Capcom developed series, is getting a new release in the future, and a few hours ago the improvements coming with the new version have been detailed. On the mod’s official website, it’s been confirmed […]

The Resident Evil 4 HD Project, a mod which aims to improve the PC release of the fourth entry in the Capcom developed series, is getting a new release in the future, and a few hours ago the improvements coming with the new version have been detailed.

On the mod’s official website, it’s been confirmed that the Island is going to receive plenty of improvements, with enhanced textures and some lighting fixes. Additionally, enemy dynamic lighting has been added, and it looks quite good.

This second remastering pass I’m doing on the Island section is mostly focused on lighting and effects adjustments. We learned how to make these kind of edits when I was remastering the last areas of the game, which is why I’ve gone back to previous areas to apply everything I learned. I’m also taking the opportunity to make some quick 3D / texture / shadow improvements.

All Village and Castle area lighting and effects have already been remastered.

Only a few Island areas remain and… we’ll be ready to prepare the next release

]]>https://wccftech.com/resident-evil-4-hd-project-dynamic-lighting/MediaTek Believes That Customers Are Paying Too Much for Flagship Smartphoneshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/HB22SqPIflE/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:29:20 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843969Fabless chip manufacturer MediaTek believes that high-end Android smartphones are way too expensive and mid-tier phones are just as good. These opinions can be thought of as promotional as the company is all set to launch a new chipset for mid-tier devices. However, the company still has a point; cheaper mobiles are enough for most […]

Fabless chip manufacturer MediaTek believes that high-end Android smartphones are way too expensive and mid-tier phones are just as good. These opinions can be thought of as promotional as the company is all set to launch a new chipset for mid-tier devices. However, the company still has a point; cheaper mobiles are enough for most users these days.

The upcoming Helio P60 chipset is the first ever mid-tier silicon that is beyond the 14nm process and aims to deliver better performance and efficiency for phones just below the high-end Android device lineup. MediaTek wants to convince users that they do not need to pay an insane amount of money for features they don’t even require such as virtual reality applications and QHD+ screens.

The Helio P60 SoC will only support FHD+ resolutions, but it will be powerful enough to support dual-camera setups with 20MP and 16MP sensors, or single camera setup with a 32MP sensor. MediaTek has left out futuristic technologies like VR but has included artificial intelligence and other additions like facial recognition and computer vision. A lot of mobile manufacturers are located in Far Eastern companies, so MediaTek thinks it has a large market for this chip.

Technological advancements have made it possible for companies to make affordable phones compete with high-end handsets. They also come with perks such as dual-cameras and 18:9 bezel-less screen displays. Finbarr Moynihan, MediaTek’s General Manager of Corporate Sales said the following about providing value to customers

“I think we’ve reached some inflection point in the industry. Of course, the flagships will have their spot and keep advancing the technology, but somehow the experience and value for money equation is starting to resonate with consumers.”

The Helio P60 is expected to take on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 series of chips while also costing less for the manufacturer to incorporate. Let us see if the Taiwanese fabless chip manufacturer will be able to put a dent here.

]]>https://wccftech.com/mediatek-high-end-phones-too-expensive/How to Use Apple TV, iPad or HomePod as Hub for Controlling Your HomeKit Devices Remotelyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/hriBidfiEWQ/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:18:58 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844061Here’s a complete guide on how to use Apple TV, iPad or the HomePod as a Home Hub for controlling all your HomeKit-enabled devices remotely. Away from Your Home? Don’t Worry, You Can Still Control Your HomeKit Devices if You Have an Apple TV, an iPad or a HomePod Once you jump into the HomeKit […]

Here’s a complete guide on how to use Apple TV, iPad or the HomePod as a Home Hub for controlling all your HomeKit-enabled devices remotely.

Away from Your Home? Don’t Worry, You Can Still Control Your HomeKit Devices if You Have an Apple TV, an iPad or a HomePod

Once you jump into the HomeKit game, it’s only obvious that your newfound hobby is going to grow by a huge margin in a course of few months. But the fun goes through the roof once you realize that you can control everything HomeKit-enabled straight from the Home app on your iPhone or iPad, regardless of where you are. Of course, you can’t just do that out of the box, there’s a little bit of setting up to do, and we’ll walk you through it.

What You’ll Need

For this to work, you are going to need either an iPad (running iOS 11), a fourth-generation Apple TV or a HomePod running the latest firmware from Apple. Also, these devices must be signed in to the same iCloud account which you used to set up your HomeKit devices. If you don’t fulfill either of these requirements then you are out of luck.

iPad

Note: Your iPad must be connected to WiFi and stay at home at all times in order for this to work.

Launch Settings.

Scroll down and tap on Home.

Now enable the ‘Use this iPad as a Home Hub’ option.

Apple TV

Note: if, for some reason, you don’t see the My Home option on your Apple TV, you might want to set up your Apple TV from scratch using your iCloud account.

Launch Settings.

Select Accounts.

Select iCloud.

Now enable the My Home option.

HomePod

Just set up your HomePod using your Apple ID and it will automatically turn into a Home Hub for your devices. There’s no setup process at all. Needless to say, the HomePod is forged to be a Home Hub right out of the box.

From here on in, if you walk out of your house, away from WiFi and connected to cellular only, you can still summon your HomeKit devices using the Home app. This means you can control lights, turn off your air-conditioning, close the blinds, pretty much everything and anything as long as your home WiFi works like a breeze.

]]>https://wccftech.com/set-up-homekit-home-hub/Sea of Thieves Appears to be Live on Xbox Game Pass in New Zealand; Weighs in at 18.73GB on XB1Xhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/r5JPzKE3glk/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:46:55 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844057Rare’s upcoming pirate adventure, Sea of Thieves, appears to be live via Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass in New Zealand. The game, which can be obtained through the official NZ Microsoft store, allegedly weighs in at 18.73GB on Microsoft’s Xbox One X console. Whether the game is actually already playable in New Zealand through the program […]

Rare’s upcoming pirate adventure, Sea of Thieves, appears to be live via Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass in New Zealand.

The game, which can be obtained through the official NZ Microsoft store, allegedly weighs in at 18.73GB on Microsoft’s Xbox One X console. Whether the game is actually already playable in New Zealand through the program is uncertain, but several Reddit users have stated that this is the case.

Microsoft announced its Xbox Game Pass back in January of this year. “Moving forward, we plan to release all new Xbox One exclusive games from Microsoft Studios into Xbox Game Pass on the same date as their global release”, Xbox head Phil Spencer wrote. “This means that when Sea of Thieves launches on March 20, it will be included in Xbox Game Pass to all members.”

“This plan to bring new games timed with their global release into Xbox Game Pass not only includes announced titles like Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2 and Crackdown 3 but future unannounced games from Microsoft Studios including new iterations of our biggest Xbox One exclusive franchises such as Halo, Forza and Gears of War, on the same day they launch.”

Sea of Thieves launches globally tomorrow for both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC and features Microsoft’s Xbox Play Anywhere program which allows players to play a title on both Xbox and Windows 10 PCs with a single digital purchase.

]]>https://wccftech.com/sea-of-thieves-live-game-pass-size/RAVPower’s New HyperAir Lineup of Wireless Chargers Can Charge an iPhone or Galaxy S9 at Full Speedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/Al8MtCSpUVs/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:40:27 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=844019If you’re all about fast charging your iPhone or your brand new Galaxy S9 / S9+ wirelessly, then RAVPower HyperAir lineup of chargers is something you should definitely care about. The RAVPower HyperAir Offers 7.5W Fast Charging for iPhone and 10W for the latest Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, Available to Buy Today RAVPower has […]

If you’re all about fast charging your iPhone or your brand new Galaxy S9 / S9+ wirelessly, then RAVPower HyperAir lineup of chargers is something you should definitely care about.

The RAVPower HyperAir Offers 7.5W Fast Charging for iPhone and 10W for the latest Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, Available to Buy Today

RAVPower has announced its latest lineup of wireless charges, called HyperAir, and they support charging up the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X at full 7.5W speed. But wait, that’s not all, the HyperAir chargers can deliver an output of 10W as well, which means that devices like the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ get the maximum speed benefit wherever needed. RAVPower even went a mile further to introduce safety measures into their new chargers, ensuring that things remain cool during the entire charging process.

RAVPower HyperAir Series Fast Wireless Charging Pad

The first charger is a simple pad style option that lies flat on any surface. It’s ideal for use in a lot of situations and even comes bundled with a Quick Charge 3.0 adapter inside the box so that you are up and running the moment you receive the pad in the mail.

It even features a built-in LED indicator that shows you whether or not the device you’ve placed is charging or not. The charger will stop charging your device in case a foreign object is detected on the pad such as keys etc.

RAVPower HyperAir Series Fast Wireless Charging Stand

If you don’t believe in charging your device on a flat surface than you might want to look into RAVPower’s second option. It allows you to juice up your device in portrait or either landscape mode. And it even features the same safeties and features as its pad style chargers so you can have full confidence in the product.

RAVPower HyperAir Series Fast Wireless Charging Power Bank

Packing a 10400mAh reserve inside, this power bank will charge up your Qi-enabled devices regardless of where you are that too at full speed. It’s the perfect thing to carry in your backpack if you do not like carrying cables at all.

]]>https://wccftech.com/ravpower-hyperair/Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered Review – From Zero To Herohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/Lae-YhfJglQ/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:39:13 +0000https://wccftech.com/?post_type=review&p=843951The Assassin’s Creed series made a glorious comeback with Assassin’s Creed Origins following a well-needed hiatus. Since the release of Assassin’s Creed 2, Ubisoft released a new entry in the series every year, and quality suffered terribly. In 2014, Ubisoft went the extra mile and released two main entries in the series: the often criticized […]

The Assassin’s Creed series made a glorious comeback with Assassin’s Creed Origins following a well-needed hiatus. Since the release of Assassin’s Creed 2, Ubisoft released a new entry in the series every year, and quality suffered terribly. In 2014, Ubisoft went the extra mile and released two main entries in the series: the often criticized Assassin’s Creed Unity and Assassin’s Creed Rogue. Heavily inspired by Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, the game developed by Ubisoft Sofia is considered by many the better game of the pair, and now PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can finally experience everything themselves thanks to Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered, which introduced some welcome graphical enhancements, but does little to alleviate some of the issues found in the original release.

Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered is the only entry in the series which allows players to witness events from the Templars’ side. The game stars Irishman Shay Cormac, an Assassin who starts questioning the Creed following a certain event, leading to his banishment from the order and the joining of the Templars. During the course of the journey, Shay is constantly torn between his former Assassin identity and his new Templar one, resulting in some interesting developments. The story isn’t particularly interesting, as it basically treads old ground in both plot and characters, nor particularly long, with the main campaign being around ten hours long, but Shay’s unique perspective manages to carry everything forward to its conclusion.

The Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered story isn’t the only feature that treads old ground, as the gameplay experience is basically the same seen in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, with a few variations. Alongside the typical Assassin’s Creed features, which involve exploring some big open world maps filled with main and side missions, collectibles, forts, viewpoints and so on, Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered features the same excellent naval gameplay features found in the fourth main entry in the series. As soon as players are left on their own, following a frankly excessively long tutorial section, they can control of their fully crewed ship, the Morrigan, and pretty much go wherever they want, which is a big change from previous entries in the franchise.

Like exploration, combat happens on both land and sea, with sea combat being much more interesting. Regular land combat is bad due to how sluggish everything feels. The combat system is basically the same seen in previous entries in the series, a Batman Arkham series influenced system where Shay has to fight multiple enemies at the same time, with the ability to use regular attacks, pistol attacks, and counters. Everything feels so imprecise, however, that players will avoid fighting as much as possible. Not that the stealth elements are any better, as they feel as sluggish as regular combat does.

Naval combat manages to be a little more interesting, but it still tends to become repetitive after a while. While sailing on the Morrigan, players will encounter enemy ships which can be attacked with cannon fire and other upgradable weapons such as burning oil and the Puckle gun. Once a ship has been damaged enough, players can decide to continue destroying it or board it to fight the enemy crew, make the surrendering enemies join them and obtain loot. The whole process feels great the first few times, making players feel like true pirates, but it gets boring fast – even faster if one has played Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag to completion, as there’s almost no difference.

The mediocre combat system isn’t, sadly, the only issue found in Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered. Mission design isn’t particularly inspired, offering the same sneaking around guards to rescue hostages, defeat all enemies, kill a specific target and so on that has been seen in the series since its beginnings. As already mentioned, the map is filled with collectibles, but only a few of them have some sort of relation to the main plot, so they’re basically used to not make the maps feel empty and lifeless. Character progression, in particular, feels extremely limited, as all upgrades for Shay and the Morrigan are gated behind story progression, and are not available from the beginning, even if players have the required materials. While this was normal for the series, after Assassin’s Creed Origins, everything feels dated: it’s a shame that Ubisoft didn’t use the opportunity given by the remaster to tweak things a little.

Despite all these issues, there’s something alluring that makes players come back to Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered for more. The way the sense of adventure is captured is something unique to Rogue, which sees players rise from a simple renegade Assassin to the most important man in this fraction of the world. Seeing the Morrigan become a true force on the seas, getting to practically own a big city like New York, where players have the ability to purchase and customize buildings inside the city, free the land and the seas from enemies feels great, and almost no other entry in the series has managed to capture this power fantasy in such a gripping way.

The only area where Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered is a considerable improvement over the original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 release are the graphics. Coming with full PS4 Pro and Xbox One X support, Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered allows players to experience the game at 4K resolution. Environment rendering, upscaled shadow resolution, and denser crowd are among the improvements of the remaster, which make the beautiful locations of the North Atlantic Ocean, the River Valley, and New York look better than ever. Sadly, the game is still locked at 30 FPS framerate.

Had it been released before Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered would likely have been received much better, as many of the core mechanics now feel outdated. Even with its issues, the game remains enjoyable provided that the player goes into it with the knowledge that Rogue was originally released during the Dark Age of the series.

]]>https://wccftech.com/review/assassins-creed-rogue-remastered/Kingdom Come Deliverance Ultimate Realism Overhaul Mod Makes The Game Brutally Difficulthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/pJDIjqkqwuI/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:30:03 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843983Kingdom Come Deliverance, the big RPG developed by Warhorse Studios, is far from being an easy game but if things are too easy for you, you may want to check out a new mod which makes it even more brutal. The Ultimate Realism Overhaul mod introduces a variety of balance changes which not only increase […]

Kingdom Come Deliverance, the big RPG developed by Warhorse Studios, is far from being an easy game but if things are too easy for you, you may want to check out a new mod which makes it even more brutal.

The Ultimate Realism Overhaul mod introduces a variety of balance changes which not only increase the game’s difficulty but also promotes its realism.

Ultimate Realism Overhaul is my personal attempt at balancing, increasing the difficulty, and promoting the realism of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The mod aims to improve various aspects of the game that were either too easy or didn’t make sense in the vanilla edition. For example, any challenge in the economy of the original game was easily subverted by selling looted armour or high-quantities of deer meat for exorbitant prices. I imagine shopkeepers and artisans of fine wares probably wouldn’t have purchased dented, blooded plate armour on a regular basis. Other issues such as one-hitting late-game enemies and the general lack of urgency in the food/hunger system come to mind.

Playing with this mod make you feel weaker and very human.
Even securing essential needs such as food and sleep can be very difficult early on.
Expect to have to steal your food and sleep rough often.
Expect to lose fights early and often, especially when outnumbered.
Expect to struggle to make money and get by as a peasant in the harsh world of 1400s Bohemia.
But most of all… expect to have a lot of fun!

This mod is compatible with existing saves. However, it was designed with a certain speed of progression in mind.
You may get a better experience by starting a new game, especially if using the economy module.

]]>https://wccftech.com/kingdom-come-deliverance-mod-difficult/Get Up to $100 off on Select 10.5-inch iPad Pro Models [Limited Time Only]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/9vNmF70dC3M/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:11:34 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843993Best Buy has a very nice deal going on right now, giving buyers a chance to pick up a 10.5-inch iPad Pro with a discount of up to $100 on select models. Save $50 on 64GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro Models or $100 on 256 and 512GB Variants – It’s a Limited Time Deal from Best […]

Best Buy has a very nice deal going on right now, giving buyers a chance to pick up a 10.5-inch iPad Pro with a discount of up to $100 on select models.

Save $50 on 64GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro Models or $100 on 256 and 512GB Variants – It’s a Limited Time Deal from Best Buy

The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is definitely a cutting edge tablet thanks to the features it packs under the hood. If you’ve been looking into picking one up for yourself, then this is the right time to do it as Best Buy is offering a discount of up to $100 on select models. If you are opting for the base, 64GB model, then you can get a discount of $50.

In case you’re wondering, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro has a Retina display packing a resolution of 2224×1668 pixels. Apart from that, it is powered by the Apple A10X chip, features 802.11ac WiFi along with Bluetooth 4.2. In the camera department, the tablet features a 12-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization along with the ability to shoot 4K videos. If that’s not enough for you then you’ll be pleased to learn that the iPad Pro features a 7-megapixel front facing camera as well. Things are topped off with a four-speaker system, True Tone technology and of course, iOS 11.

Hit the links below to go straight to the page of the iPad Pro model you want to buy.

]]>https://wccftech.com/get-up-to-100-off-on-select-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-models-limited-time-only/Download: Microsoft Edge for iPad Now Available – Beta Onlyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wccftechcom/~3/YKVMQlrsr5k/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:02:11 +0000https://wccftech.com/?p=843941You can now download Microsoft Edge for iPad if you are a beta tester on TestFlight. The app is also available for iPhone users already. Microsoft Edge for iPad is Finally Here as a Beta App Three months ago, Microsoft brought its web browser, Edge, from Windows 10 to the iPhone. Of course, it was […]

You can now download Microsoft Edge for iPad if you are a beta tester on TestFlight. The app is also available for iPhone users already.

Microsoft Edge for iPad is Finally Here as a Beta App

Three months ago, Microsoft brought its web browser, Edge, from Windows 10 to the iPhone. Of course, it was a great release for those who use an iPhone as their daily driver and a Windows PC as their desktop platform of choice. iPad users were, obviously, left out of the party.

Thankfully though, Microsoft dropped hints that the iPad version of the app would arrive soon as a beta. Now, the company has fulfilled its promise and users enrolled in the Edge preview program can give Microsoft Edge for iPad a try.

Just like the iPhone app, the iPad version has the same number of features, except that things are now meant for a larger display of the iPad. Sadly, there’s no support for split screen in the initial beta release, which, quite frankly, is somewhat of a downer, given that iOS 11 support split screen multitasking on the iPad right out of the box. We’re hopeful that Microsoft will correct this oversight in a future release of Microsoft Edge. Until then, you only have scaled-up version of the iPhone app to work with.

Given that we are sitting on the first ever beta of the Microsoft Edge browser for iPad, it’ll be a while before the full and final version of the app hits the App Store. Whenever that happens, we will definitely let our readers know about it.